Balen – De Most-Keiheuvel

Valuable nature reserve
De Most-Keiheuvel is a valuable nature reserve along the Grote Nete in Balen. De Most is a low-lying valley area with agricultural land. The open dunes of the Keiheuvel are situated higher up. This area of shifting dunes mainly fosters the growth of Scots pine. 

The role of Kempens Landschap
Our organisation purchased a parcel of land in the Keiheuvel that was cleaned up and redeveloped as an inland dune. The area now forms a gateway to the nature and recreation zones. In addition, a wheelchair-accessible path was constructed in cooperation with the municipality of Balen. Kempens Landschap also purchased several parcels of agricultural land in De Most. Here we are working to restore the former topography of ponds, canals and catchments. Maintenance works are carried out in the context of the Life project Most Keiheuvel.